'The other “hot take” I’d like to address is that Jason Botterill should be fired because he’s shirking his responsibilities with the Sabres by being one of three men running Team Canada for the World Championship. That’s like the mob that screams every time the Sabres get a day off from practice. There are actually people out there that think the Sabres should practice three … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is taking the right approach in finding a coach
Archives for 2019
Lapinski on Dave Tippett: I think he's top-ten, if not a top-five coach in the right situation
'"Under Tippett, the Coyotes tried to win with goaltending and defense. [Former Coyotes forward] Max Domi is an example of Tippett getting his young players to be good at both ends of the ice. With that being said, the Coyotes have never had a Jack Eichel-type talent."' … [Read more...] about Lapinski on Dave Tippett: I think he’s top-ten, if not a top-five coach in the right situation
Report: Dave Tippett interviews for Sabres' coaching vacancy
'Tippett, 57, has not coached in the NHL the past two seasons, most recently serving as a senior adviser for Seattle's ownership group. Following a fifth consecutive nonplayoff season, Tippett agreed to part ways with the Arizona Coyotes in 2017, only one year after he signed a five-year contract extension.' … [Read more...] about Report: Dave Tippett interviews for Sabres’ coaching vacancy
How Seattle's expansion draft in 2021 could affect the Sabres
'After its ownership group paid a record $650 million expansion fee, Seattle will benefit from the same rules Vegas General Manager George McPhee leveraged to build a Stanley Cup contending roster.' … [Read more...] about How Seattle’s expansion draft in 2021 could affect the Sabres
Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett
'Sheldon Keefe, whose Toronto Marlies just swept the Rochester Americans, in the first round of the playoffs, impressed the Sabres, according to Friedman. Keefe, 38, has never coached in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett
Sabres' Dahlin really enjoyed his first NHL season
'“For me to come to a new country and all that stuff, I learned so many things, so yes, it was amazing, but hockey wise, we didn’t play how we wanted to play, so I want to play better next year, but for me, outside of hockey it’s been amazing and I learned so many things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin really enjoyed his first NHL season
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reflect on season's end (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres will have competition if Jeff Skinner reaches free agency
'The Sabres likely will be the favorite to sign Skinner if a deal is not struck before the calendar flips to July. They have $23 million in cap space and are in the best position to pay a long-term contract with an average annual value between $7 million and $9 million, a significant raise from the $5.75 million Skinner counted against the cap this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have competition if Jeff Skinner reaches free agency
Sabres' Brandon Montour joining Sam Reinhart at World Championships
'Sam Reinhart won't be the only Buffalo Sabres player representing Canada at next month's IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour joining Sam Reinhart at World Championships
Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
'In another disappointing season, Montour was one of the Sabres’ few bright spots following his Feb. 24 arrival in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
Many Swedish players in the Sabres organization have played for Rikard Grönborg
'“I feel like he’s pretty fair. If you’re working really hard and playing well, he will let you play.”' … [Read more...] about Many Swedish players in the Sabres organization have played for Rikard Grönborg
Sabres' Montour joins Team Canada for the World Championship
'Other notable names on the Canadian team are John Tavares, Mark Stone and Jonathan Marchessault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour joins Team Canada for the World Championship
Despite bad season, Sabres led NHL in television ratings
'The Sabres' closest competition was the Penguins who averaged a 6.38 rating. The league worse rating belonged to the New Jersey Devils, who had a 0.24 rating per game for the year.' … [Read more...] about Despite bad season, Sabres led NHL in television ratings
Montour, Reinhart to represent Canada at Worlds
'Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart will join Sabres general manager Jason Botterill in representing Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia next month.' … [Read more...] about Montour, Reinhart to represent Canada at Worlds
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
A look back at the 2018-19 Amerks season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage